Waverley Council Seeking To Spend £14m To Acquire 48 Affordable Homes

• By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Waverley Borough Council is set to spend more than £14 million to get its hands on 48 more affordable homes.
• Once secured, the properties, split between two sites, will be used to help ease its housing wait lists.

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Surrey County Council news · yesterday App for visually impaired bus users expands to 13 Surrey hospitals • Surrey County Council is now providing access to the Aira Explorer app at major hospitals and healthcare sites across the county.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Farnham Town FC's on promotion sees ground get a new lease of life • The club is set to be given a new 25-year lease on its Memorial Ground home

Woking Borough Council news · 2 days ago Views sought on proposed Council Tax Reduction schemes • Residents who currently receive Council Tax Reduction (CTR), as well as people who support them, are being asked to share their views on proposals for the schemes that will operate in the new East and West Surrey Councils from April 2027. • From 1 April 2027, Surrey County Council and Surrey’s 11 district and borough councils will be replaced by two new unitary authorities: East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council.

Woking News & Mail · yesterday Cancer charity campaigns for lower screening age • New figures revealing rising rates of several cancers among people under 50 in England underline the urgent need to rethink the age at which women are first invited for routine breast screening, says Woking-based cancer charity Walk the Walk.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Surrey Council Tax Consultations • By James Moules and Martin Giles West and East Surrey shadow councils are seeking residents’ views on its proposed council tax support scheme ahead of the new authority taking control of local government services next April.

SurreyLive — Guildford · Local news · yesterday Guildford High Street crash leaves pedestrian in hospital with head injury • Ambulance crews were called after the pedestrian was hit by a car

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday Stadium expansion hopes grow for Farnham Town FC • Farnham Town Football Club’s success on the field looks set to see it granted a new 25-year lease on its ground – and the scope to modernise its stadium to match its new status.

Surrey County Council news · Government and records · yesterday £500,000 boost for rural and farming businesses to grow and innovate • Highways, schools, libraries, public health, social care and consultations.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 47 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

10 OctDaniel Foxx: How Lovely Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

10 OctDrink and Draw: Folklore and Mythology New House Art Space

10 OctGuildford Makers Exchange at The GI - Free Event The Guildford Institute

10 & 17 OctHalloween Monster Roll Rosa's Thai

10 OctJekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom with Jack Meggitt-Phillips Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

10 OctPocket Shrine Making Drop - In With Gwendolyn Jones New House Art Space

10 OctThe Alice Project Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

10 OctWorld Space Week Guildford High Street Takeover 2026 Tunsgate Quarter Shopping Centre

11 OctFlying the Flag with Carrie Dunn Guildhall

11 OctMy Previous Life in Comedy with Johnny Ball Guildhall, Guildford

12 OctThe Guildford Institute - Visit to Ham House The Guildford Institute

13 OctElif Shafak in conversation with Stephanie Merritt — In One Brief Moment All Eternity Guildford Baptist Church

13 OctJeff Innocent: Work in Progress Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

13 OctJim Al-Khalili in conversation with Dr Noelia Noel — On Time Guildford Baptist Church

13 & 20 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

13 OctSing the Shows - October G Live

13 OctSwan Lake Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

14 OctCourse Archaeology: An Introduction – Part 1 The Guildford Institute

14 OctPowerplay: Video Games, Politics and the Battle for Global Influence with George E. Osborn Guildford High School

14 OctThe Geopolitics of Climate Change with Arthur Snell — Elemental Guildford High School

15 OctBoard Games Night New House Art Space

15 OctScummy Mummies: Hot Mess Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

15 OctWithout Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

16 OctCraft Cafe - Pumpkin Lanterns G Live

9 & 16 OctThe Ghost Tour of Guildford Every Friday night Holy Trinity Church

17 OctAn Evening with Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

17 OctSebastian Faulks in conversation with Patricia Nicol — Farewell to Eden Guildford Baptist Church

17 OctThe Last Wolf with Rob Biddulph Guildford Baptist Church

18 OctAlison Weir — The Boleyn Secret Guildhall, Guildford

18 OctGuildford 10k High Street

18 OctMelita Thomas — 1,000 Tudor Women Guildhall, Guildford

20 OctHope and Heal: FREE Art Exhibition Art & Grind

20 OctThe Anastasia File Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

22 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 12-16yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

22 OctHellfire Comedy Club October G Live

22 Oct at 11:45Guildford Explorers| Guided Walk - Thursday 22 October at 11:45

10 Oct at 10:00Zero3 Textiles Exhibition: Signature XIII | Guildford House Gallery

13 OctJeff Innocent: Work in Progress Tue 13 Oct 2026 Jeff Innocent returns with a work-in-progress for his new show!

13 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 13 Oct 2026

13 OctLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 13 Oct 2026

13 OctLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 13 Oct 2026

15 OctScummy Mummies: Hot Mess Thu 15 Oct 2026 Helen and Ellie are back with a brand-new comedy show.

13 OctSwan Lake Featuring a full live orchestra Tue 13 Oct 2026 A timeless ballet of love, betrayal, and redemption

10 OctThe Alice Project Sat 10 Oct 2026 Expect twisting melodies, smiling cats, percussive teacups and surreal storytelling...

14 OctThe Phantoms starring Lee Mead Wed 14 Oct 2026 A spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time.

20 OctTheatre Royal Windsor presents The Anastasia File Starring Jenny Seagrove Tue 20 Oct 2026 - Sat 24 Oct 2026

14 OctYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 14 Oct 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

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The Hog's Back, a narrow chalk ridge running west from Guildford to Farnham, forms the western extremity of the North Downs. Source →